Ukraine grain exports drop to about 20% of normal August levels as port attacks disrupt Black Sea shipping

Escalating attacks on Black Sea ports and shipping lanes are sharply restricting grain exports from both Ukraine and Russia, key global wheat suppliers. Ukraine's August exports fell to roughly 20% of normal volumes and Russia's shipments reportedly hit a decade low, tightening near-term supply. Limited alternative routes and Danube disruptions increase logistical fragility, raising global food security risks and keeping agricultural commodity markets sensitive to further escalation.